"As a young man, Andre Bonhomme took a huge risk. Rather than selling his grapes to the local cooperative, he decided to bottle his chardonnay and sell it on his own. He was the first proprietor to do so in the region. Over the years, his resolve and determinati (more...)

"An expressive nose of lemon peel, floral notes and a touch of lime leads to delicious, round and nicely detailed middle weight flavors that possess plenty of personality and a clean and punchy finish."

"This is an absolute stunner. Great balance and elegance, go with very good richness and still has fresh acidity remaining. Pineapple, apple, pear and quince mix with notes of honey and brioche. Great texture and weight."

"Rene Michel's son, Franck, made this beautiful 100% Chardonnay from the Maconnais area. Bursting with notes of honeyed grapefruit, orange blossom, and apples, it is a medium-bodied effort with good underlying acidity and no evidence of wood. Although not profoundl (more...)

"Thevenet defines 2003 as 'un grand millesime car ils ont de la matiere!' ('a great vintage because they have flesh/fruit density'). Typical of this winery, I had to climb over hoses, squeeze between tanks, then slide outside through a semi-open door to get to the (more...)

"Loads of classy Chardonnay fruit. No oak, folks. This Macon is winey and flowery, effusively perfumed. The palate: round, dry, mouth-filling, and its freshness is a pleasure. No oak, folks." -Importer

"Still fresh and snappy with peach, apple, pear and jicama notes. Minerally and clean, with fresh lemon notes. Enjoy with pastas, cheeses and fish."

"Color: Pale straw yellow. Bouquet: Floral and fresh with hints of honey and apple. Taste: Fruity and rounded with a refreshing acidity." -Importer

True essence of a great value Macon. Crisp, refreshing, with lift apple, pear, fig, and a note of honey. Excellent on its own, but will pair well to cheeses, seafood, poultry or pork.

Ummm. Light and easy drinking, with aromas of apples and lemon. Bright, fresh and clean with a smooth finish!

Ripe fruit flavors of green apples, candied fruit and melon. Simple and basic good with most seafoods.

"Visual : Shiny and clear, green gold with silver plated gray reflections. Nose : Toasty, white fruits, almonds and fresh honey. Palate : Fresh, soft, flavor of grilled hazelnut. Note of anise with a touch of minerality." -Winery

"Dider's Macon Charnay Clos des Tournons is a beautiful, rich expression of the Chardonnay grape. The wine offers tons of ripe golden and green apples on the nose, with flowery notes and hints of nuts. Similar aspects follow on the palate, with a vivid, bracing aci (more...)

"Bright, snappy and clean, with great apple, fig, pear, lemon, lime and mineral notes. Fresh and crisp, this is great with cheese, fish, chicken or pork. 100% Chardonnay."

"A deft if not invisible application of wood works with the floral and airy citrus aromas that slide into rich, full and notably ripe flavors that possess obvious minerality and an attractive mouth feel on the racy, linear and relatively fine finish where a touch o (more...)

"Refreshing and complex, with lots of clean tropical notes and really nice balance. Clean acidity and minerals on the finish make this ideal as an aperitif too."